I’ve finally reached the age where my friends are getting married. But the weddings I’ve attended lately aren’t quite what I imagined.
Gone are the sprawling ballrooms of my childhood memories, replaced by intimate garden receptions and curated decor that feel deeply personal. Souvenirs are quirky and often handmade, reflecting the newlyweds’ shared interests rather than their families’ social stature. Guest lists are shorter.
At one wedding, there wasn’t even a pelaminan, the customary wedding stage where guests line up to offer congratulations to the wedded couple, flanked by their in-laws. Instead, the bride and groom went from table to table, greeting their guests in person.
These seemingly small changes all point to a shift: Indonesian couples are reclaiming weddings as perso
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